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Laura Gunter named to Council of State Bioscience Associations board
Laura Gunter named to Council of State Bioscience Associations board Laura Gunter, NCBIO president NCBIO President Laura Gunter has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Council of State Bioscience Associations. Gunter will serve a two-year term beginning 2022.  “We are thrilled to announce our new slate of incredibly accomplished and esteemed…
Read MoreNatacha Janvier joins NCBIO as membership director
Natacha Janvier joins NCBIO as membership director Natacha Janvier has joined NCBIO as the organization’s new membership director. Janvier began her new role on Nov. 15. “We are very excited to have Natacha joining us,” said NCBIO President Laura Gunter. “She has an impressive background in North Carolina’s life sciences industry, and she will be…
Read MoreNC colleges and universities review workforce training programs with BMF members
NC colleges and universities review workforce training programs with BMF members Representatives from the NC Community Colleges’ BioNetwork, the NC Pharmaceutical Services Network, BRITE at NC Central University, NC A&T University and North Carolina State University’s BTEC were all on hand Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the NCBIO Biotech Manufacturers Forum Meeting to discuss their efforts…
Read MoreGene therapy pioneer Jude Samulski delivers powerful keynote at NCBIO 2021 Annual Meeting
Gene therapy pioneer Jude Samulski delivers powerful keynote at NCBIO 2021 Annual Meeting Jude Samulski, Ph.D., told NCBIO Annual Meeting attendees that the field of gene therapy is the beginning of something that will transform lives forever. Therapies created today for rare diseases will tomorrow generate treatments for common ills like high cholesterol, diabetes and…
Read MoreNCBIO 2020-2021 Year in Review
NCBIO looks back on a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of our longtime president and co-founder, Sam Taylor. The organization continued to advocate for state and federal public policies that encourage the growth of life science companies and supports the development of a strong life science workforce.
Read More2021 NCBIO Annual Meeting returns to in-person, Samulski delivers keynote
2021 NCBIO Annual Meeting returns to in-person, Samulski delivers keynote Nearly 200 people attended NCBIO’s 2021 Annual Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 5, with almost 120 choosing to be there in person and about 75 opting to participate online.  Attendees heard discussions of drug pricing, the challenges of a launching a startup, federal issues affecting the…
Read MoreRecipients of inaugural Samuel Taylor Life Sciences Scholarships named
Recipients of inaugural Samuel Taylor Life Sciences Scholarships named NCBIO and the N.C. Community College System announced the recipients of the newly established Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship. The Samuel M. Taylor Scholarship was established at the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation Inc. in memory of Sam Taylor, a founder and president of…
Read MoreLife Science Caucus focuses on supporting innovative agricultural tech
Life Science Caucus focuses on supporting innovative agricultural tech Rep. Donna McDowell White welcomes attendees NCBIO President Laura Gunter Scott Uknes, Ph.D., co-founder and co-CEO of AgBiome John Fleming, a farmer and partner with Fleming Brothers Farms, LLC in Halifax Sinnovatek President and CEO Michael Druga T. Y. Baker and Yates Baker, father and son…
Read MoreNC Commerce Secretary Sanders lays out state’s First in Talent plan at BMF meeting
North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders encouraged the life sciences industry to be an active participant in shaping the state’s economic plan during the quarterly meeting of the NCBIO Biotech Manufacturer’s Forum held Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Read MoreNCBIO Roadmap to Diversity offers strategies for building diverse and inclusive organizations
NCBIO Roadmap to Diversity offers strategies for building diverse and inclusive organizations View Agenda (0.4MB PDF) View keynote slide deck (2.6MB PDF) NCBIO hosted its first event in the Roadmap to Diversity in Life Sciences series on Tuesday, Aug. 24, featuring experts in diversity, equity and inclusion from a number of North Carolina life sciences…
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